MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL UC MONO VIO 4IN 10-0 S/A CS140-6; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	V960G
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, the surgeon found out the suture detached from the needle when passing through tissue.There were no patient consequences reported.No additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 8/9/2024 h6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found this report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.The following information was reported: was surgery delayed due to the reported event? --> unknown, was procedure successfully completed? --> unknown, were fragments generated? --> unknown, if yes, were they removed easily without additional intervention? --> unknown, patient status/ outcome / consequences --> no, was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required: --> unknown, is the patient part of a clinical study --> unknown h3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One detached needle was received for analysis.Product code v960g.During the visual inspection of the detached needle, the closure of the channel needle was noted as expected.The barrel hole was examined under magnification for suture remnant, and none was observed.The suture was not returned for evaluation.Per the condition of the returned sample, no conclusion could be reached as to what caused the reported complaint.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.

• Brand Name: VCL UC MONO VIO 4IN 10-0 S/A CS140-6
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; calle durango #2751; ciudad juarez 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 19949008
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-08269
• Device Sequence Number: 15354030
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031051324
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031051324(11)231127(17)281031(10)TMMMPK
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: HK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022269
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: V960G
• Device Lot Number: TMMMPK
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/01/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/27/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown